Movie Summary

Marty is a classic 1955 romantic drama that won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, for its poignant love story about two lonely souls. Because of his unattractive appearance, Marty (Ernest Borgnine, in an Oscar-winning performance) has resigned himself to a life as a lonely bachelor living with his mother, Mrs. Pilletti (Esther Minciotti). He runs a Bronx butcher shop that he hopes to own one day. One Friday night, his mother prods him into going to the Stardust Ballroom. He watches Clara (Betsy Blair) receive a humiliating rejection from a blind date because of her plain looks, and kindly asks her to dance. Like Marty, Clara expects to remain loveless, but the two loners find a connection on the dance floor. The two plan to meet the following night for a movie date, in spite of Marty's awkward attempt at giving her a goodnight kiss. Marty's initial happiness fades after telling his mother and some friends about his hopes for a love after they make fun of his new look on life. He debates whether to call Clara, as planned, or just return to his old life. Director Delbert Mann and screenwriter Paddy Chayefsky both won Academy Awards for this slice-of-life drama.moreless

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Classics,
50s,
Love & Romance

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